according to cnn money, the one thing they notice, unusually high charitable contributions compared to your incumbent or deductions for home offices or putting down that you're self employed. if you do have these deductions, make sure you have the paper work to back it up. >> when you're looking to save money, it's easy to cut corners on home maintenance but a little fixing up around the house can be a money saving tool. jamiecostello has a look. >> jennifer remembers the day the shower floor shifted under her feet. >> it had molded out. underneath the shower needed to be gutted and redone. >> a backed up bathroom vent was the culprit. she learned it needed to be cleaned every two to four months. >> this shoir is all too common. there is evidence out there and it shows a growing number of homeowners aren't aware of or find it tough to find the money for basic home maintenance or repairs. . >> when you're on a tight budget, the mentality tends to be why fix it if it's not broken but instead it should be let's take care of it now. >> let's start with heating and air conditioning units. a